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02/08/2013
West Sussex Oil Drilling Ready To Start
Exploratory oil drilling at a site in West Sussex, which has been delayed by protestors for almost a week, is expected to get underway this morning.
The website of Balcombe Parish Council says that once energy company Cuadrilla are finished testing equipment they expect work to begin.
A total of 31 people have been arrested in connection with protests at the site, which are now entering their ninth day.
A Cuadrilla spokesperson said that protestors have the right to "make their point of view known", but that the company had made progress and was preparing to begin work.
(MH/JP)
The website of Balcombe Parish Council says that once energy company Cuadrilla are finished testing equipment they expect work to begin.
A total of 31 people have been arrested in connection with protests at the site, which are now entering their ninth day.
A Cuadrilla spokesperson said that protestors have the right to "make their point of view known", but that the company had made progress and was preparing to begin work.
(MH/JP)
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